Cordyceps is an absolute
superstar of the Chinese tonic herbal system, and is an
extremely effective and powerful life-enhancing agent, equal
to Ginseng and Reishi. Because it is rare, potent and highly
treasured, it is very expensive. This rare and precious
herb is considered to bean Essence tonic of the highest
stature. Cordyceps is said to build sexual and physical
power, mental energy, the immune system and is universally
believed in Asia to prolong life.
Cordyceps is used to strengthen
the body and mind at a fundamental level. It is thought
to be able to increase the "primary motive force for
life activities." Because it is both Yin and Yang in
nature it can be used by anyone safely and over a long period
of time. It restores the energy reserves consumed by excessive
exertion, adaption to stress or aging. Cordyceps is thus
one of the primary herbal substances used daily as an anti-aging
agent and for the purposes of rejuvenation.
As a sexual tonic, Cordyceps
is considered to have a profound long range strengthening
capacity. It is commonly used for impotence, sexual malaise,
frigidity and infertility.
Consistent use of Cordyceps
helps to strengthen the skeletal structure, and specifically
benefits the lower back region, the knees and ankles. It
is used for backache due to injury, fatigue, stress or simple
aging.
Cordyceps is also a major
Lung tonic. It can be used to strengthen respiratory power
in those who require extra energy in order to perform physical
work (e.g. labor, sports or exercise) or it can be used
by those who suffer from deficiency of lung power. It is
especially beneficial to those who suffer chronic lung weakness
with cough, wheezing or shortness of breath.
Cordyceps is considered in
Asia to be a powerful athlete’s tonic. It has no steroidal
constituents, but greatly improves performance and muscle
building capability.
Cordyceps is highly regarded
in China as a tonic for those who are recovering from an
illness or an operation, or after giving birth. In these
cases, the Cordyceps helps the patient recover their physical
power, to improve their appetite, and to protect the body
from infection.
Many studies now indicate
that Cordyceps can help the body resist a wide range of
pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. Cordyceps is used
in Asia to help treat fungus and yeast infections, and intensive
research is being conducted at dozens of institutions in
China and Japan relating to the potential of Cordyceps to
treat certain varieties of cancer.
